Vigilant-Class Cruiser

The Vigilant-Class Cruiser embodies the Solarian doctrine of reach and readiness. Designed to patrol trade lanes, reinforce battle groups, and respond rapidly to threats, the Vigilant-Class balances speed, firepower, and endurance.

Cruisers are the ships most civilians will see — their silhouettes are a common sight above Solis Prime (Name of Sun Pending Change), Ossus, and the Gate sectors. Unlike the monumental Titans or the lumbering Imperius battleships, Vigilants are versatile, numerous, and constantly in motion, carrying the Ducal banner where it is most needed.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 420 m

• Beam: 120 m

• Height: 95 m

• Gross Tonnage (GT): ~890,000

• Crew Complement: 950

• Troop/Passenger Capacity: 250

• Armament:

  • 6 Medium Plasma Batteries

  • 12 Point-Defense Cannons

  • Torpedo Tubes

• Defenses:

  • Standard Shield Grid

  • Reinforced Hull Plating

• Propulsion:

  • Solaris Gate Engine (compact model)

  • Dual Fusion Drives for sublight speed

Variants & Subclasses

• Vigilant-Interceptor – Equipped with advanced sensor suites and rapid engines for long-range patrols.

• Vigilant-Support – Modified with expanded medical bays and supply storage for relief operations.

Notable Ships

• ISS Watcher of Ossus – Credited with dismantling a pirate fleet in the outer Ossus belt.

• ISS Sentinel Prime – Flagship of the Solis Gate patrol squadron.

• ISS Emberfall – Assigned to escort duty for the Duchess’ court transports.

Service Record & Deployment

• Vigilant-Class Cruisers are the most numerous ships in the Ducal Navy after escorts, with dozens in service.

• Typically deployed in groups of three to five, forming mobile patrol squadrons or reinforcing fleet formations.

• Their speed and independence allow them to respond faster than Imperius battleships, making them essential for maintaining Cullen control across multiple systems.

• Whether escorting trade convoys, policing Solis Prime’s orbital lanes, or securing the approaches to the Gates, the Vigilant-Class represents the ever-watchful eyes of House Solaris.